Ever think about what your children will walk away with after you've released them into the jungle of life by themselves? I do. I have thoughts that constantly confront me about my children going "solo". Thoughts like this: "have I really taught them how to clean or will they live like pigs"; or "have we done the best job we possibly could at showing them how important it is to manage money wisely." The one that really drives me is "have I stressed the importance of finding the right mate enough or will they settle for any Jill/Joe Blow that shows interest.
Normally after I've worked myself into a frenzy, I take a look at my kids and thank God for the "know how" to produce something beautiful in the world.
Let's face it. Nobody on the planet is perfect. Our kids may not ever have all the skills we think they need to be functional, but the fact that they are able to leave home everyday and return in one piece is something to be celebrated.
So my advice for today is this...
When looking toward the future seems overwhelming; look for "the beauty" in today and embrace it with every thing you've got. Who know's if he/she will be there tomorrow?
Normally after I've worked myself into a frenzy, I take a look at my kids and thank God for the "know how" to produce something beautiful in the world.
Let's face it. Nobody on the planet is perfect. Our kids may not ever have all the skills we think they need to be functional, but the fact that they are able to leave home everyday and return in one piece is something to be celebrated.
So my advice for today is this...
When looking toward the future seems overwhelming; look for "the beauty" in today and embrace it with every thing you've got. Who know's if he/she will be there tomorrow?
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